US Bridges

Nfa 2222 (sa 7101) over Buffalo Valley Branch

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Tennessee · .2 MI South of I40 · Structure no. 71022220001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2222 (sa 7101) over Buffalo Valley Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2222 (sa 7101) over Buffalo Valley Branch in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 121 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2222 (sa 7101)
CrossesBuffalo Valley Branch
Location.2 MI South of I40
RouteCounty Highway 2222
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13712, -85.78855
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2021)
Projected traffic194 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2222 (sa 7101) over Buffalo Valley Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2222 (sa 7101) over Buffalo Valley Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2222 (sa 7101) over Buffalo Valley Branch carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2222 (sa 7101) over Buffalo Valley Branch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2222 (sa 7101) over Buffalo Valley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.